76 m. ago Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC

Tribune Online Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC The panel also discussed the recent emergency rule in Rivers State, noting that while democratic governance had been restored, the process revealed Candidates’ nomination: Stick to Constitution, Electoral Act —Judicial panel tells INEC Tribune Online

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85 m. ago Digitisation, policy reforms drivers of Africa’s retail growth — FoodCo

Stakeholders in Africa’s retail industry have been advised to prioritise digitisation, skills development, and policy advocacy. These are seen as read more Digitisation, policy reforms drivers of Africa’s retail growth — FoodCo

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2 h. ago ‘Boko Haram mediator’: Garba Shehu blasts Jonathan over comment on Buhari

Tribune Online ‘Boko Haram mediator’: Garba Shehu blasts Jonathan over comment on Buhari Shehu urged Jonathan to seek a more credible campaign narrative ahead of 2027, stating, “To win in 2027, Dr. Jonathan should look for a better story to tell Nigerians.” ‘Boko Haram mediator’: Garba Shehu blasts Jonathan over comment on Buhari Tribune Online

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2 h. ago ‘Release Civilian Hostages Now Without Conditions’, Sheikh Gumi Tells Hamas

A renowned Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has called on Palestinian Islamist group, Hamas, to release all Israeli civilian hostages without any conditions. Sheikh Gumi who stated this on his verified Facebook page on Saturday, said it was a miscalculation for Hamas to have adopted the hostages in the first place. The Islamic […]

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5 h. ago INEC Chairman Selection Should Be Democratic – Amnesty Int’l

Amnesty International has called for democratic reforms in the process of selecting the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other key judicial appointments in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Lokoja, Comrade Sunday Jatto, the Kogi State Director of Amnesty International, suggested that human rights organizations and the Nigerian Bar Association […]

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7 h. ago Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories

Tribune Online Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories Last Thursday, at Akinyele Resettlement Centre in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State, 334 beggars, street urchins and destitute persons, both young and old, who had been picked from different parts of Ibadan stepped out, one after the other, from two Omi Titun buses. They filed into the wide space within the serene camp […] Why we turned to begging, sleeping on streets — Destitute evacuated in Oyo tell their stories Tribune Online

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7 h. ago Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State on Friday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising education as he officially flagged off the 2023/2024 bursary disbursement of ₦592,223,000 to 16,756 students held at the state College of Education, Akwanga. In his address, Governor Sule appreciated stakeholders for the smooth conduct of the exercise, […] The post Sule flags off N592m bursary for 16,756 students, reiterates commitment to education appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago FG palliatives not making any impact on people – Okaba, INC president

•Nobody should harass others from contesting 2027 presidential election As Nigeria clocked 65 years of independence on Wednesday, the National President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof Benjamin Okaba, has said that the reason the country is still toddling is because of the lack of leadership with the capacity to transform the nation’s abundant […] The post FG palliatives not making any impact on people – Okaba, INC president appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court

Tribune Online My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court A woman, Ganiyat, has dragged her husband, Tajudeen, before Grade A Customary Court, sitting at Mapo, Ibadan, Oyo State, seeking that her union with the latter be dissolved on the account of lack of care and threat to her life. Ganiyat stated that Tajudeen showed her no care or attention, adding that he was always […] My husband wants to take a new wife, threatens to kill me if I refuse to leave, woman tells court Tribune Online

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11 h. ago CWC project will transform medicine business in Abia – Anoruo

By Vincent Kalu The Chairman and Coordinator of the Aba Medicine Dealers Stakeholders Association, Mr. Elvis Anoruo, has shared insights on the Coordinated Wholesale Centre (CWC) project in Aba and its implications for medicine dealers in the city and beyond. In this interview, he discusses the project’s benefits, challenges, and potential impact on the pharmaceutical […] The post CWC project will transform medicine business in Abia – Anoruo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Firm Pushes For Sustainable Partnerships To Boost Nigeria’s Solar Adoption

Renewable Energy company, WERAN Solar, has disclosed that the company is focused on building sustainable partnerships and empowering local installers to drive the country’s solar energy adoption. Speaking to LEADERSHIP on the sidelines of a stakeholder forum in Lagos, the deputy managing director of WERAN Solar, Pepper Guo, reiterated the management’s commitment to providing long-term […]

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12 h. ago Fulfil Your Pledge To Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

The Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfil the promise he made in 2024 to release N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, to ease the financial burden in the ivory tower. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university […]

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17 h. ago Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race

By Cosmas Omegoh A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, High Chief Olanrewaju Bashorun has lauded Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-injecting life into the Nigerian economy.   Seriki Bashorun, a.k.a Larry Bash, while hosting an Independence Day Roundtable tagged, “Breaking Barriers and Unlocking Opportunities for Ado-Odo Ota Federal Constituency,” held […] The post Ogun APC chieftain lauds Tinubu, enters 2027 House of Reps race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections

Tribune Online 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections The Chief of Mission of the European Union Election Follow-up Mission (EU-EFM), Barry Andrews, has urged Nigeria’s leaders to urgently implement key electoral reforms to ensure credible, transparent, and inclusive general elections in 2027. 2027: EU urges urgent reforms to safeguard Nigeria’s elections Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Ondo to benefit as FG, EIB launch climate adaptation project 

Tribune Online Ondo to benefit as FG, EIB launch climate adaptation project  Ministry hails Aiyedatiwa’s relentless effort The Ondo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling erosion and safeguarding vulnerable communities as it joined other stakeholders in Abuja for the official launch of the Nigeria Climate Adaptation Erosion and Watershed Project. The project, supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB), was unveiled at the Congress Hall […] Ondo to benefit as FG, EIB launch climate adaptation project  Tribune Online

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20 h. ago Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC

  The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the National Assembly to expedite action on amending the nation’s electoral legal framework. The commission warned that delays could cause setbacks in its preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Abuja while […] The post Delays In Electoral Legal Framework May Affect 2027 Elections – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago ‘Fulfill 2024 Pledge Of N500m To Abiola Ajimobi Technical Varsity’, Lawmakers Tell Makinde

Oyo State House of Assembly has appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde to fulfill his promise of releasing the sum of N500 million to the Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan, as earlier pledged in 2024. The lawmakers also called on the governor to commence monthly subvention payments to the university from January 2026 to sustain its […]

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22 h. ago 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue

Tribune Online 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue Human rights and accountability organisation, Lawyers Alert, with the support of the Foreign, Commonwealth and 2027: Lawyers Alert, FCDO move to strengthen local governance in Benue Tribune Online

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22 h. ago ‘Your job is funding your future,’ Peter Michael tells professionals on BDTV

In Nigeria’s unraveling business setting, BusinessDay Television (BDTV) has established a reputation beyond just being referred to as a news read more ‘Your job is funding your future,’ Peter Michael tells professionals on BDTV

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23 h. ago Jandor eyes Lagos governorship again, predicts Tinubu’s 2027 Victory

Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, better known as Jandor, says President Bola Tinubu will face no serious challenge in the 2027 presidential read more Jandor eyes Lagos governorship again, predicts Tinubu’s 2027 Victory

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